Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 Heatsink Fan CPU Removal and Installation

Created by Roscoe Dyer on June 6, 2012

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink Fan & CPU on your Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 Heatsink Fan & CPU.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small phillips head screw driver
1 x small plastic scribe

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron N5030 / M5030 Heatsink Fan & CPU

Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.

Step 2

Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.

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Step 3

Remove the 12 base screws.

Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.

Step 4

Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.

Step 5

Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.
Unplug the keyboard cable.
Remove the keyboard from the laptop.

Carefully unsnap the palmrest from the laptop base.

Step 6

Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.
Carefully unsnap the palmrest from the laptop base.

Unplug the LCD cable and carefully remove it from the fan.

Step 7

Unplug the LCD cable and carefully remove it from the fan.

Step 8

Unplug the fan.
Loosen the 4 heatsink screws.
Lift the heatsink and fan away from the motherboard.

Lift the CPU out of the motherboard socket.

Step 9

Turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise until the CPU is loose.
Lift the CPU out of the motherboard socket.

Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.

Step 10

Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
**This image is used only as an example.**

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